Many white and brown foods contain the phytonutrient allicin, which has been shown to aid in preventing heart disease and cancer. They also often have powerful antimicrobial properties. Try fruits and vegetables like bananas, dates, cauliflower, garlic, onion, mushrooms, ginger, parsnips, potatoes, shallots, and turnips.

Let’s make our plates colorful and fun! If you can add at least one choice from each of the color groups to the day’s meals, you’ll have consumed five servings of